Fasting is a religious obligation for Muslims in the month of Ramadan. Muslims have to bey fasting for a period of 30 days. The duration of fasting is from dawn till dusk. In Islam, Muslims are forbidden to eat or drink, have sex, or smoke during fasting in Ramadan. Health Benefits of fasting are secondary to Muslims because Muslims are obligated in Islam to follow fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.

Health benefits of fasting in Ramadan.

Fasting helps to reduce cholesterol.

People who are fasting in Ramadan have a positive effect on their lipid profile. Studies conducted by USA’s National Institute of Health showed a reduction in cholesterol levels of people who observed fasting. Low cholesterol helps people suffering from cardiovascular diseases and reduces the risk of a heart attack.

Possibility to reduce weight.

If done properly, it is possible to reduce weight during fasting. When no intake of food or drink is happening between dawn and dusk, the body starts breaking fat to get energy. Good exercises after fasting will help break down the fat. Please refrain from exercising during fast because it will cause dehydration, If you are Muslim and following fasting as a religious obligation then you cannot drink water. Always exercise after breaking the fast because dehydration can cause serious health problems.

Low Blood Pressure.

People who have high blood pressure can benefit from fasting. Less salt intake will lower the blood pressure during fast.

Positive effect on Brain.

One of the health benefits of fasting is that it improves cognition. The cognitive function, learning, alertness, and memory are all increased by fasting.

Regeneration of the immune system.

During fasting, the body breaks fat to get glucose, during this process white blood cells also break. This depletion of white blood cells signals the stem cells which regenerate new white blood cells. In this way, new white blood cells are formed.

Healthy Liver.

It helps quit smoking.

During fasting, it is forbidden to smoke anything. If anyone is trying to quit smoking, fasting catalyzes this process and a person can stay away from smoking. A very healthy benefit of fasting.

Spiritual benefits of fasting in Ramadan.

Empathy.

Fasting helps us realize how other people are suffering from hunger. 11.3% of the world’s population is hungry. That’s roughly 805 million people who go undernourished on a daily basis, consuming less than the recommended 2,100 calories a day. Fasting teaches us empathy and makes us walk in other people’s shoes who suffer from hunger. In this way, people realize how severe this issue is.

Charity.

Fasting makes us do more charity. When we feel empathy for the poor, it automatically makes us realize about helping those in need. In Ramadan, a lot of organize roadside food drives and distribute food and rations among them. This is a very important spiritual benefit of fasting.

Staying away from Bad Habits.

During fasting, one has to also stay away from all the bad habits. Lying, doing fraud, and cheating is also forbidden during fasting. It is not only staying away from food and drinks but also lets you stay away from all the wrongdoings.

Self Control.

Fasting is a very important tool for will power. It will boost your will power and you can control every other aspect of life. No matter how big your addiction is, if you can do fasting then you can overcome that addiction.

Humility and Patience.

It teaches us to be humble and patient. These are the characteristics of a good person. By acquiring humility one gets closer in the eyes of God.

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